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Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks
Data Protection

Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks

Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Data Protection

KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
NCA's major crackdown on INDRIK SPIDER & Evil Corp
Ransomware

NCA's major crackdown on INDRIK SPIDER & Evil Corp

International authorities achieve significant breakthrough by indicting Aleksandr Ryzhenkov of INDRIK SPIDER, tightening the noose on Evil Corp's global cybercrime operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Kiwis confident in cyber security, but wary of AI tools
Phishing

Kiwis confident in cyber security, but wary of AI tools

New Zealanders are diligent about cyber security but wary of AI tools, an NCSC study reveals. Only 35% find cyber security intimidating, yet AI trust lags.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Malware

Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit

Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs
Data Protection

CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs

Global security firm, CybeReady, introduces a free Data Privacy CISO Toolkit to support data protection initiatives, coinciding with Data Privacy Week.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
ECI Software Solutions crowned Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion
Supply Chain

ECI Software Solutions crowned Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion

ECI Software Solutions recognised as Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion for its commitment to supporting SMB growth through cloud-based technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Malware

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Delinea champions Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023
EduTech

Delinea champions Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

Delinea continues its commitment to cybersecurity education and evangelism as a Champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
Digital citizens need more vigilance about online safety
Online security

Digital citizens need more vigilance about online safety

Digital citizens, from consumers and SMBs to multinationals, are being encouraged to increase their awareness about safe internet use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015

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Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure

AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits
EduTech

Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits

A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'
EduTech

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023